Do You Give Good Advice?

You dash into the bathroom and find a friend leaning against the paper towel dispenser, crying. She just failed a math quiz because her parents argued so loudly last night that she couldn’t study. You suggest she…

Your friend Meghan has a mad crush on Billy, who’s president of the drama club, so she signed up to audition for The Sound of Music. You know the only singing she’s ever done is in the shower, and auditions are tomorrow. She asks you, “Should I go through with it?” You say...

Your friend Kari is getting thinner and thinner. What do you say to her?

Your friend Carmen calls you in a panic. She has a date with her crush, and she just broke the zipper on her dress. Even worse, he’s going to be at her house in 10 minutes. What do you say?

You and your BFF Ingrid spent all weekend watching scary movies. It’s Sunday night, and Ingrid’s home alone. She’s totally spooked and has called you five times in the last half-hour. You need to get some Z’s. When she calls a sixth time—and she will—you’re gonna…

Your BFF Gina is battling with her youth group friend Amy again. Apparently, Amy won’t respond to Gina’s calls or e-mails. Gina asks you what she should do. You say...

It’s mid-terms, and your pal Janelle is failing Spanish. She wants to tell her parents before the Señora does, but she doesn’t know how to break the news. What do you tell her?

Last night, Laurie saw her mom and stepfather making out, and she’s grossed out. Your advice?